Mariah Carey was born on March 27, 1970, in Long Island, New York, to parents
Patricia and Alfred. Unfortunately, her parents divorced when she was only three
years old. As a result of her Irish/African-American/Venezuelan descent, Mariah
encountered some racial discrimination while growing up.
Carey was raised in a poverty-stricken home and her mother was forced to work
multiple jobs in order to make ends meet. Conveniently enough, it was Mariah's mom
who noticed her daughter's vocal talents.

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